The World Games 2009 finally starts in Kaohsiung today! It’s the largest international sports event in Taiwan in the history. I’m so amazed and proud that Kaohsiung has the ability to hold such large event in short time and with limited support from the central government. Kaohsiung indeed gives Taiwan a chance to stand on the world’s stage.
The World Games Plaza is held in Glory Pier on 15-26 July, 2009. I went to see the shows last night. The harbor is very beautiful and spacious. There’re live music performances on the main stage and a food market where you can enjoy all kinds of Taiwanese food. I saw many foreign sportsmen walking around the piers. I think only Kaohsiung has such beautiful and romantic views of harbor in Taiwan. When I arrived there, many photographers had already occupied good places where they can get the best shoot of the fireworks. The fireworks were shot off twice last night, and the show will be displayed everyday from 17 to 25.
The World Games 2009 opens on July 16th and ends on 26th. The tickets of the opening ceremony have been sold out in April. Congratulations to Kaohsiung! I hope everything goes well during the World Games.